Syracuse, NY -- As part of the CNY Crossroads Inspirational Speakers Series, Don Teague and Rafraf Barrak will speak Friday night about their book, "Saved by Her Enemy." Barrak was an Iraqi translator for NBC News in Baghdad, where Teague was an NBC correspondent. The book recounts their unlikely friendship, Barrak's escape from Iraq and her new Christian faith... Full story »

Syracuse, NY -- Gabrielle Bernstein, a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, author and Syracuse University alumna, will be on campus Wednesday to speak about her career and her first book, "Add More ~Ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness." Bernstein's expertise is in women's empowerment and entrepreneurship. She launched the Women's Entrepreneurial Network, connecting female entrepreneurs, and runs a... Full story »

Syracuse, NY -- Do you remember playing with your childhood toys, in a time before the Internet, smart phones and video games? Lots of people do, says Thomas Hunter, assistant director at the Onondaga Historical Association. With the help of collectors from across Central New York, and some of his own toys from home, Hunter has organized "Toys From... Full story »

Syracuse, NY -- Fashion designer Mary McFadden will visit Syracuse on Tuesday for two events highlighting her 40-year career. The visit is organized by Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. As part of the Sue Ann Genet Lecture Series, McFadden will speak about her career as a designer at 2 p.m. at The Warehouse Auditorium, 350 W.... Full story »

What: “Radioplay,” a show featuring performer Reggie Watts and New York-based director Tommy Smith. When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Where: Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West St., Syracuse. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 for students. Online, or call 315-425-0405. Tickets will be sold at the door, but advance purchase is recommended. About Watts: Described as unpredictable, the... Full story »

Liverpool, NY -- Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Friends of Historic Onondaga Lake is hosting the group's first Irish Road Bowling Tournament. The event will take place, rain, snow or shine, at noon March 14 on the East Shore Recreation Trail at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool. Never heard of Irish road bowling? The sport has... Full story »

Syracuse, NY -- The Syracuse branch of the English-Speaking Union of the United States is holding its 22nd annual Shakespeare Competition 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Twenty students from local high schools will each present a Shakespearean monologue and a sonnet at the Arthur Storch Theatre of Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St. The winner of the Syracuse competition will... Full story »

A contemporary style of art has taken over the sides of some buildings at dusk in downtown Syracuse. The details » What: Urban Video Project exhibit for February. » Who: Works by Althea Thauberger and Nathaniel Sullivan, curated by Emily Duke and Cooper Battersby. » When: Dusk to 11 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays until Feb. 28. » Where: The... Full story »

Syracuse, NY -- Musician Colin Aberdeen of the Syracuse-area band Los Blancos needs your help. He's offering a $100 reward for the return of his favorite guitar, no questions asked. After performing at the Bull & Bear Pub in Hanover Square Feb. 5, Aberdeen loaded equipment behind the pub into his van. The guitar went missing in the midst... Full story »